Restorative / Maxillofacial Dental Technician

Responsibility for supporting the Laboratory Manager/Chief Technician in the daily operational management of the Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Restorative laboratory. Exhibiting highly specialist dental technology, judgement and analytical skills, the post-holder will be required to provide a comprehensive technological service in primarily Restorative (Prosthodontic) and Maxillofacial specialities with some Orthodontics in the provision of patient-centred surgical and reconstructive care. Employ conventional and digital design and manufacture of bespoke complex appliances/prostheses for the Restorative, Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Services., To deliver, maintain and develop a high quality and dynamic technical service for Restorative Dentistry, Maxillofacial and Orthodontic patients at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To assist in delivering the digital modernisation programme in the clinical and technical laboratory workflows for the benefit of patients. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Management and Leadership Responsibility for supporting the Laboratory manager/Chief Technician in the daily operational management of the Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Restorative laboratory. This will involve mentoring and guiding junior laboratory technicians. The post holder will provide necessary leadership to this team and wider department with specific emphasis in the digitisation of patient care. Clinical/Technical

• Exhibit highly specialist dental technology skills, providing a comprehensive technological service in primarily Restorative/Prosthodontic and Maxillofacial specialities with some Orthodontics in the provision of patient-centred surgical and reconstructive care.
• Use judgement and analytical skills to interpret, understand and to assess suitability of requested work and provide technical options and solutions.
• Employ conventional and digital design and manufacture of bespoke complex appliances/prostheses for the Restorative, Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Services
• Engage with the wider clinical teams at OUH, including colleagues from ENT, Plastics and Ocular.
Communication
• Committed to working and engaging constructively with members of the Restorative Dentistry, Maxillofacial and Orthodontic teams.
• Provide, receive, and analyse complex and sensitive information and make judgements based on the information.
• Attend and engage in regular departmental Audit and Clinical Governance meetings, as well as participating in regional audit and study groups.
• Be able to liaise with service users and colleagues throughout the Trust where appropriate.
• Be able to work with and support other staff, patients and their relatives to deliver compassionate and personalised care.
• Regularly liaise with the Laboratory Manager in the digitisation of the clinical and technical service.
Policy and Service Development
• To engage and assist in the delivery of the digital modernisation programme in the clinical and technical laboratory workflows for the benefit of patients
• To assist in the development of plans, processes and departmental policies to ensure that the Trust conforms to the requirements of relevant legislation.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of statutory regulatory policies and guidance from external bodies which may impact the laboratory service.
Administrative
• Responsibility for timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with statutory and professional legislation.
• Responsibility for the creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, GDPR and other statutory bodies.
Professional Development
• Participate in mandatory and statutory training requirements as set down by the Trust and national regulatory bodies.
• Identify personal training needs, research and development within the context of improving patient care.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development
General Conditions Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the § Major Incident Policy § Fire Policy § Information governance and should make themselves familiar with the 'Local Response' plan and their role within that response. Responsibilities for Health and Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Infection Control Infection Control is everyone's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts' Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by OUH have the following key responsibilities:
• Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact.
• Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.
• Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.
Child Protection The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. Information Governance All staff must complete annual Information Governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site. Data Quality Data quality is a vital element of every member of staff's job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance. All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trust's Data Quality Policy.


• Registered with the GDC
• BSc or equivalent qualification
• Advanced qualification in Restorative/Maxillofacial Technology
• Experience of working at a Senior level in a hospital laboratory - min 3 yrs
• Experience of working with digital workflows in the laboratory
Desirable criteria
• Registered with the IMPT
• Experienced in working as a Maxillofacial technician - minimum 3 yrs, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
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